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    Hyundai Motor Group no No. 3 automaker in sales volume | More fires

    The truth is that, in general, Hyundais and Kias ARE reliable....a number of credible sources have shown that. Yes, there have been some engine-fire issues (more-so with the electronics in the engine-compartment than with the engine itself). Those have only occurred on a very small number of...
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    MM Review/Test-Drive: 2024 Mazda CX-90

    The CX-90's ride is not that firm....just a slight bit firmer than I'd like, but still on the comfortable side........particularly with the 55-series tires on the Preferred trim-level. I don't think you will find it objectionable....we're not talking about Mitsubishi-Evo or Subaru STI-stiff by...
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    MM Review/Test-Drive: 2024 Mazda CX-90

    MM Review/Test-Drive: 2024 Mazda CX-90 IN A NUTSHELL: Typical Mazda sport-orientation for those with a fairly large family. Per Forum-Member-Request, an evaluation of the latest 2024 Mazda CX-90. OVERVIEW: The CX90 is Mazda’s largest U.S.-market SUV, although, like most...
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    Key-Fob Getting Weak? Might be something very simple.

    Key-Fob Getting Weak? Might be something very simple. After a couple of years of use, is your remote key fob getting weak? You can first tell by the remote-transmitting distance to flash the lights when the vehicle is locked or unlocked getting shorter...you have to get nearer to the vehicle...
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    iPhone 15 -- flop?

    Very simple.....it just costs too much. Base versions start at $799, and top-line versions go for as much as $1199. That's simply too much to pay for a cell phone....and, with grocery prices sky-high (and still climbing), mortgages and car-loans also skyrocketing, less and less of one's budget...
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    Is the Destination Fee on Price-Stickers Ripping us off?

    Is the Destination Fee on Price-Stickers Ripping us off? Here's a topic that I think deserves some discussion...I haven't seen a lot of it in this forum. On many, but not necessarily all, new vehicles today, part of the final MSRP on factory window-stickers (irrespective of a...
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    MM Retro-Write-Up: 1969 Mercury Cyclone CJ

    MM Retro-Write-Up: 1969 Mercury Cyclone CJ IN A NUTSHELL: Not very popular on the street, but a real beast on the track. Having started in earnest with the introduction of the 1964 Pontiac GTO (although, to some extent, also with the earlier 1955 Chrysler 300 and...
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    Next-Generation Dodge Charger will keep gas engine and have 2 doors.

    The Mustang once had in-line sixes.....but that was a LONG time ago, back in the 60s and early 70s.
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    Next-Generation Dodge Charger will keep gas engine and have 2 doors.

    Looks mighty good. This upcoming Charger concept has two features that, IMO, the last one should have had and didn't.....2 doors, and a front end that actually looks like the classic late-60s. And more good news......it will at least keep a gas engine option, although replacing the Hemi V8 with...
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    Here we go Again.....Another Tesla Investigation.

    IMHO, DOJ is wasting its time....and our tax money. LOTS of things can, and do, affect EV driving range. Some of them are within the driver's control....and some beyond. I'd be willing to bet that lots of people at DOJ itself drive Teslas, and are generally happy with them.
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    Subaru Has Lost the Plot - Carsales.com.au

    Yes, absolutely I would. ...I don't say one thing and do another. Right now, my Daily Driver is a Buick Encore GX.....with a turbo-three engine with only 173 ft-lbs. of torque. And even that is ultimately more power than I typically need in daily driving. My old vehicle was much larger...a...
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    Subaru Has Lost the Plot - Carsales.com.au

    Subarus sell in the U.S. like free beer for one basic reason....ugly or handsome, they are some of the best snow-cars in the business, with an ingeniously simple and reliable all-wheel-drive system. There are millions of well-satisfied owners. That's not to say, however, that they are...
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    Hyundai Motor Group no No. 3 automaker in sales volume | More fires

    OK, Thanks, Mike and SULU....I was aware of Regenerative-Braking in hybrids and EVs (I've driven and reviewed some)...but that was the first I've heard of brake-lights being on while full-coasting. This is also the first I've heard of Renerative-Braking being able to be deactivated....that must...
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    Hyundai Motor Group no No. 3 automaker in sales volume | More fires

    I'm not quite sure I follow you on this one, Mike. If a vehicle is being "coasted", it means that, by definition, it is rolling along without the brakes themselves being used. So, then....why would the brake-lights have to be activated? :unsure:
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    MM Retro-Write-Up: 1996-2002 Toyota 4Runner

    Thanks, Och and NOMADDAN. Some good comments here. :)
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    MM Retro-Write-Up: 1996-2002 Toyota 4Runner

    MM Retro-Write-Up: 1996-2002 Toyota 4Runner IN A NUTSHELL: IMO the best version of a long line of excellent truck-based SUVs. Those of you who have followed my reviews/posts/write-ups for some time will know that I have long-felt (and my opinion is not alone) that both...
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    Daihatsu Vision Copen Concept

    Because you HAVE.
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    MM Retro-Write-Up: Pontiac Vibe 2002-2010 (Toyota Matrix)

    MM Retro-Write-Up: Pontiac Vibe 2002-2010 (Toyota Matrix) IN A NUTSHELL: A nice useful/reliable Toyota Matrix with just a little more personality. (Second-Generation Below) For those who wanted to “Buy American”, but, for any reason, did not actually want an...
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    Long term collectibility/desirability of ICE gasoline cars

    I won't get into all the reasons why, because it would probably be too political for this forum, but I am not convinced that we need to switch to BEVs en masse. To at least some extent, it is being forced on the public from outside sources, and many people do not (and will not ) have...
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    Lexus Developing Fake Manual Transmission for EVs

    Lexus Developing Fake Manual Transmission for EVs Hope this isn't a re-post....did not see it on a search. Anyhow, although this article is several months old, Lexus has confirmed development of a "Fake" manual transmission for its EVs that will simulate the use of a clutch pedal and...